Sunday 8th - Folkestone Literary Festival

[11.00AM]
PAVEMENT POUNDERS AT THE SEASIDE
A GUIDED WALK HIGHLIGHTING FOLKESTONE'S LITERARY AND ARTISTIC HISTORY
MEET AT SANDGATE CASTLE (SEAFRONT SIDE)
Whether seeking inspiration, clarity or fresh air, or embarking for the continent, many writers such as H.G. Wells, Charles Dickens, Samuel Beckett and Joseph Conrad, have sought the sea. Spade House, The Metropole, The Grand and Albion Villas are some of the places we'll be visiting as well as haunts of William Morris, Wilfred Owen, Mary Shelley and others...
£6 / £5 CONC. / £4 FRIENDS
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[1.30PM]
CHRISTIAN WOLMAR
BLOOD, IRON & GOLD - HOW THE RAILWAYS TRANSFORMED BRITAIN
QUARTERHOUSE
Christian Wolmar will be presenting his new book Blood, Iron and Gold, which tells the dramatic story of the people and events that shaped the world's railways, and how it stimulated economic growth and social change on an unprecedented scale. Incredibly this is the first truly comprehensive history of the world's railways, charting the spread of the 'iron road' from continent to continent, and a must-read for history and railway enthusiasts alike.
£6 / £5 CONC. / £4 FRIENDS
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[3.00PM]
DAVID AARONOVITCH
VOODOO HISTORIES: THE ROLE OF THE CONSPIRACY THEORY IN SHAPING MODERN HISTORY
QUARTERHOUSE
Author, broadcaster and journalist David Aaronovitch will be presenting his new book Voodoo Histories, an informative and sometimes controversial work aimed at providing ammunition for those who have found themselves at the wrong end of a conversation about moon landings or twin towers. Debasing many common conspiracy theories, Aaronovitch makes an argument for a true skepticism: one based on a thorough knowledge of history and a strong dose common sense.
£8 / £7 CONC. / £6 FRIENDS
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[4.15PM]
MONARCHY DEBATE
ALICE HOGGE - Chair, DAVID BOYLE, SARAH GRISTWOOD, MARC MORRIS & DAVID WALLER
QUARTERHOUSE
Who is Britain's Greatest Monarch? Historians Sarah Gristwood, David Boyle, Marc Morris and David Waller will make their case for their chosen monarch. Was Elizabeth a great Queen, or merely Queen during a golden age? Was Edward I a tyrant towards his own people, as well as the hammer of the Scots? Join the debate and cast your vote at the end. Alice Hogge, author of God's Secret Agents, will Chair the event
£8 / £7 CONC £6 FRIENDS
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[6.00PM]
Joss Ackland
MY BETTER HALF AND ME
QUARTERHOUSE
Actor Joss Ackland will be joining us to share the story of his beloved wife Rosemary who died of Motor Neurone Disease in 2002. Rosemary was an avid diarist, keeping record of her thoughts and feelings right up until her last days. Joss Ackland's new book My Better Half and Me beautifully interweaves Rosemary's diaries with his commentary to tell the poignant story of one woman's incredible life and a couple's loving relationship.

A percentage of each ticket for this event will be donated to the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA)
£8 / £7 CONC. / £6 FRIENDS
BOOK TICKETS